We’ve represented clients since these laws changed who had no idea that posting burnout footage on Instagram was now a separate criminal offence. Queensland’s dangerous driving laws changed significantly in August 2024, and most people haven’t caught up. The Queensland Community Safety Act 2024 introduced major amendments to section 328A of the Criminal Code 1899… Continue reading Queensland’s Dangerous Driving: What the Latest Amendments Mean
Category: Criminal Law
Queensland Expands Adult Sentencing to Youth – Implications for Justice and Community
Queensland’s adult sentencing laws for young offenders: what the reforms actually did. For most of Queensland’s legal history, a child who committed a serious offence was sentenced as a child. The Youth Justice Act 1992 (Qld) placed rehabilitation at the centre of the sentencing exercise, required courts to treat detention as a measure of last… Continue reading Queensland Expands Adult Sentencing to Youth – Implications for Justice and Community
Getting Your Licence Back After Disqualification in Queensland
Losing your licence can turn everyday life upside down, especially if you rely on driving for work or family commitments. Depending on why you are off the road and how long you have already served, Queensland law may let you shorten or even lift your disqualification. Below is a clear guide to the main rules… Continue reading Getting Your Licence Back After Disqualification in Queensland